Military & Land Mobile Radios: The Role of RFHIC’s GaN on SiC Solutions

In the defense and aerospace industries, the reliability and efficiency of communication systems are directly linked to mission success. Continuous communication is a critical factor in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of operations during military missions and emergency response situations. Military and land mobile communication systems require reliable and powerful performance to meet the demands of various environments. RFHIC's Gallium Nitride (GaN) on Silicon Carbide (SiC) solutions provide the ideal technology to fulfill the demanding requirements. 

The Importance of Reliability in Military & Land Mobile Radios 

In modern military operations, where communication must be fast, secure, and reliable, real-time data transmission is non-negotiable. Whether on the battlefield or during emergency responses, uninterrupted communication ensures that critical information flows seamlessly between teams, command centers, and support units. Failure in communication systems can have dire consequences, making it essential for equipment to perform reliably under extreme conditions like heat, cold, and heavy vibrations. RFHIC's GaN on SiC solutions are designed to meet these rigorous demands by delivering superior performance and reliability in the harshest environments.

RFHIC’s GaN on SiC Technology: Performance Benefits 

RFHIC's GaN on SiC technology is a game-changer in military and land mobile radios due to its exceptional power density, thermal management, and broad frequency range - making our products a highly reliable solution for critical communication needs. 

1. High Power Density

RFHIC's GaN on SiC technology enables higher power density, providing significantly more power than traditional silicon-based technologies within the same physical footprint. Allowing military radios and land mobile communication systems to be more compact and thus more portable, without compromising on performance. 

2. Efficeint Thermal Management

RFHIC's GaN on SiC solutions provide high thermal conductivity ensuring effective heating dissipation for high climate and heavy use cases.

3. Wideband Frequency Response 

Military and land mobile radios often operate across multiple freqency bands, and RFHIC's GaN on SiC solutions allow for seamless communication across a variety of wide bandwidths. This versatility is essential in modern military operation where communication channels need to be adaptable to various scenarios and environments. 

RFHIC’s Products for Military & Land Mobile Radios 

RFHIC provides a range of GaN on SiC-based products tailored for military communication systems. One standout product is the PRM33060-4S (GaN Hybrid Power Amplifier Module). This amplifier is designed for high-power applications, offering exceptional output performance while remaining compact and lightweight, which is ideal for military and land mobile radios. Additionally, its rugged design ensures durability even in harsh environmental conditions. 

Check out the Hybrid Amplifiers – Defense product line 

Part Number	Status	Band	Min Freq. [MHz]	Max Freq. [MHz]	Power Gain [dB]	PAE [%]	VDC	Saturation Power [W]	Efficiency [%]
PRM33060-4S	Sample Available	S-band	3100	3500	32	61	46	-	-
HR5459-25C	Sample Available	C-band	5400	5900	15	-	28	25	40
HR9395-30A	Sample Available	X-band	9300	9500	10	-	50	30	40
HR9395-08A	Sample Available	X-band	9300	9500	11	-	48	6	45
HM0225-05A	Production	-	200	2500	35	-	28	5	30
HM0225-05B	Production	-	200	2500	35	-	27	5	31
HM0525-10A	Production	-	500	2500	20	-	28	10	30
HR2731-50A	Production	S-band	2700	3100	24	-	50	50	50
TG520-10	Production	-	30	520	16	-	28	10	60
TG1000-10	Production	-	100	1000	15	-	28	10	55
TG2000-10	Production	-	200	2000	35	-	28	5	40
HM0220-03A	Production	-	200	2000	34	-	18	3	39
HM0220-05A	Production	-	200	2500	34	-	28	5	30
HM0005-10A	Production	-	200	520	30	-	28	-	30

 

The RWP05040-10 (Wideband Amplifier) is another key product that caters to the high-frequency demands of military communication systems. With excellent signal quality and efficiency, this amplifier helps ensure reliable communication across wide frequency ranges while keeping energy consumption low—a critical feature in power-sensitive applications like portable radios. 

Check out the Wideband Amplifiers product line 

Part Number	Frequency Min (MHz)	Frequency Max (MHz)	Output Power (W/kW)	POUT (dBm)	Gain (dB)	Dimensions W X H X D (mm)
RWS03020-11	20	450	19	40	40	58 X 15 X 32
RWP03040-50	20	500	40	46	39	70 X 50.8 X 17.1
RWO03160-10	20	500	160	52	43	120 X 65 X 16.7
RWS02520-10	20	512	20	43	41	63 X 38 X 14.4
RWS02540-10	20	512	40	46	44	63 X 38 X 14.4
RWP03060-10	20	512	80	49	38	72 X 50.8 X 16.8
RWP03040-10	20	520	40	46	42	70 X 50.8 X 17.3
RWM03060-10	20	520	80	49	55	162.6 X 86.4 X 27
RWM03125-10	20	520	125	51	55	162.6 X 86.4 X 27
RWP03160-2R	20	800	150	51.8	41.8	120 X 65 X 16.7
RWP05020-10	20	1000	20	43	40	70 X 50.8 X 17.3
RWP05040-10	20	1000	40	46	38	70 X 50.8 X 17.3
RFW2500H10-28	20	2500	4	36	17	38 X 50.8 X 12.5
RWM03125-20	50	520	125	51	55	162.6 X 86.4 X 27
RWS02520-1K	100	600	20	43	46	63 X 38 X 14.4
RWP0106300-55	100	600	300	54.8	55	310 X 50 X 165
RWM05080-10	200	470	100	50	40	160 X 23 X 135

 

Conclusion 

The demands placed on military and land mobile communication systems are high, and RFHIC's GaN on SiC technology is uniquely positioned to meet those demands. Whether in the heat of battle or during emergency rescue operations, RFHIC's GaN on SiC solutions are delivering next-generation performance and unmatched reliability for military and land mobile radios.

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